Roanoke Notes
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The document summarizes the establishment and failure of the first English colony in Roanoke in the late 16th century. Sir Walter Raleigh organized an expedition in 1585 that established a small colony on Roanoke Island, but within a year it failed. In 1587, over 120 colonists returned to Roanoke led by John White, but supplies ran low. White sailed to England for more supplies but war with Spain prevented his return for three years. When White finally returned in 1590, he found the colony abandoned with the word "Croatoan" carved in a tree, but the fate of the colonists remains unknown.
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Roanoke Notes
- 1. Trouble in Roanoke The First English Colony
- 2. A. Spain establishes first colonies in the Americas. B. France, England, & Netherlands follow Spain’s example. C. Intense competition between these powers to control economic markets. D. Rivalries emerge b/w nations. I. European Rivalries
- 3. A. 1585 B. Sir Walter Raleigh raises money to start a new colony. C. Queen Elizabeth approves. D. Colonists land on Roanoke Island. E. Within a year the colony fails. II. The First English Colony Elizabeth and Raleigh in the 16 th Century
- 4. A. 1587 B. 120+ colonists return to Roanoke. C. Supplies run low. D. John White and others sail for England to gather supplies. E. War with Spain prevents them from returning. III. Roanoke, Take Two
- 5. A. 1580 B. White and colonists return. C. No signs of life to be found. D. CROATOAN carved on single tree. IV. The Lost Colony
- 6. So what do you think happened? Brainstorm for 5 minutes and write your analysis of where the colonists went! Be creative! Your Take on Roanoke!